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Brasília
Brazilian Real (BRL)
Portuguese
May–Sept
BRT (UTC−3, Multiple TZ)
Welcome to Brazil, a vast and vibrant country where the world's largest rainforest meets some of the most famous beaches and cities on Earth. Rio de Janeiro dazzles with its iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, golden beaches like Copacabana and Ipanema, and an infectious energy that peaks during Carnival. The Amazon Rainforest, covering much of Brazil's interior, teems with extraordinary biodiversity found nowhere else on the planet. São Paulo pulses as a cosmopolitan hub of art, food, and nightlife, reflecting Brazil's dynamic modern culture. The thundering Iguazu Falls, shared with Argentina, rank among the most spectacular natural wonders in the world. Brazil's coastline stretches for thousands of miles, offering everything from lively surf towns to secluded tropical hideaways. Samba, bossa nova, and vibrant festival culture infuse daily life with rhythm and color. Brazil invites travelers to experience a country of extraordinary scale, natural wonder, and joyful spirit.
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Helpful information to consider before and during your visit.
Discover some of Brazil's most popular flavors, traditional dishes and memorable local treats during your visit.
Picanha is a signature Brazil specialty known for its distinctive local ingredients, seasoning and traditional preparation.
This popular Brazil dish brings together familiar regional flavors and is commonly enjoyed in homes, markets or local restaurants.
A well-loved part of Brazil cuisine, Moqueca reflects the country's culinary traditions and locally available ingredients.
Pão de Queijo is a comforting regional favorite, prepared in styles that may vary between families, cities and different parts of Brazil.
Visitors often seek out Coxinha for an authentic taste of Brazil's everyday cooking and food culture.
This traditional favorite highlights the bold, savory or gently spiced flavors associated with cooking in Brazil.
Farofa is widely recognized in Brazil and is often served at casual meals, celebrations or community gatherings.
A memorable choice for travelers, Brigadeiro offers a flavorful introduction to the ingredients and techniques used across Brazil.
This classic food is an important part of Brazil's culinary identity and is best sampled freshly prepared.
Brazil is so large that it borders every South American country except Chile and Ecuador. It contains about 60% of the Amazon Rainforest, the largest tropical forest on Earth, and the Amazon River carries more water than any other river. Where the dark Rio Negro meets the sandy-colored Solimões near Manaus, the two rivers flow side by side for several miles without immediately mixing because of differences in temperature, speed, and density. This striking phenomenon is known as the Meeting of Waters.
Far from the Amazon, Lençóis Maranhenses National Park resembles a vast desert of white dunes, yet seasonal rain fills thousands of spaces between the dunes with clear freshwater lagoons. Brazil also contains the Pantanal, one of the world’s largest tropical wetlands and an exceptional place to see jaguars in the wild. The country’s wildlife includes pink river dolphins, golden lion tamarins, giant anteaters, capybaras, and more known plant species than almost any other nation.
Brazil has the largest population of people of Japanese descent outside Japan, especially around São Paulo. Its national capital, Brasília, was purpose-built in the interior and inaugurated in 1960; from above, its central plan resembles an airplane or bird. Portuguese is Brazil’s official language, making it the only Portuguese-speaking country in the Americas. Even the name Brazil comes from pau-brasil, a red-dyed timber that became one of the colony’s earliest valuable exports.
Another little-known fact is that Albanians have a unique cultural tradition called "Besa," meaning "to keep one's promise." This centuries-old code of honor became internationally recognized during World War II when Albania was one of the few European countries where the Jewish population actually increased because local families risked their lives to shelter refugees. Albania also boasts the stunning Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër), a natural spring with crystal-clear turquoise water whose exact depth remains unknown despite multiple explorations.
Finally, Albania enjoys more than 300 sunny days each year, rivaling many Mediterranean destinations. The country is also famous for its "sworn virgins"—a centuries-old tradition in remote mountain villages where women could legally assume male social roles by taking a lifelong vow of celibacy, preserving family inheritance and leadership in the absence of male heirs.
